The Rouen Pattern

Pierre Maréchal - 1567

The patrimony of the English Standard can be clearly seen in the Rouen Pattern. All the details of the Kings and Courtiers can be seen in full length portraiture showing many of the details that were lost over the centuries. These are the Jacks, Kings and Queens as they originally appeared. Here the King of Diamonds can be seen in profile, his back toward us and his left hand outstretched. Jack Club is holding a long spear with a turned shaft. And the King of Clubs can be seen with his orb. The Queen of Spades, however, is not holding a sceptre as she does in the English Standard.